Postcode WA11 9LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Moss Bank ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Moss Bank area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moss Bank is £38,092 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Haresfinch Park.
Moss Bank has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Moss Bank has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moss Bank is £38,092 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from WA11 9LJ.
Moss Bank near WA11 9LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haresfinch Park | Medium | Walking directions to Haresfinch Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kentmere Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kentmere Park |
| 0.5 mi | Chain Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Chain Lane Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Moss Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,841 up to £420,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £303,000 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £187,500 | £212 |
| Terraced | 22 | £151,500 | £182 |
| Flats | 1 | £78,000 | £148 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,500 | £123,750 | £84,500 |
| 2017 | £198,500 | £127,000 | £86,000 |
| 2018 | £226,500 | £130,000 | £102,500 |
| 2019 | £218,750 | £120,500 | £94,000 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £133,000 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £249,000 | £145,000 | £115,250 |
| 2022 | £247,500 | £165,000 | £123,750 |
| 2023 | £276,250 | £165,000 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £313,000 | £173,000 | £148,500 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £179,995 | £148,000 |
| 2026 | — | £188,000 | £159,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £135 | £120 |
| 2017 | £191 | £141 | £99 |
| 2018 | £188 | £150 | £120 |
| 2019 | £190 | £141 | £119 |
| 2020 | £213 | £154 | £121 |
| 2021 | £233 | £170 | £142 |
| 2022 | £250 | £185 | £153 |
| 2023 | £256 | £197 | £170 |
| 2024 | £258 | £202 | £167 |
| 2025 | £259 | £202 | £176 |
| 2026 | — | £194 | £194 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9LJ.
In the WA11 9LJ postcode area, located within Moss Bank, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA11 9LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 44 Bowness Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA11 9LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Kent
Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Gary Edgerton
Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Thomas Styles
Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA11 9LJ records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and public order.
The median sale price around WA11 9LJ in Moss Bank is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WA11 9LJ, including St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Carr Mill Primary School (Good) and Ashurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA11 9LJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,727 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA11 9LJ is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Kent (Reform UK), Gary Edgerton (Reform UK) and Jack Thomas Styles (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.